Roadrunner
THE KINGFISH Lyrics


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Money, who needs it
Let me live a life free and easy
Put a toothbrush in my hand
Let me be a travelling man
I'm a roadrunner, baby
Roadrunner
Roadrunner
I'm a road runner baby,
Can't stay in one place too long
I'm a road runner,
You might look at me
And I'll be gone
Well you can love me if you wanna
But I do declare
When I get restless
I got to move somewhere
Yes, I'm a road runner baby,
Anywhere is my home
And I love the life I live
And I'm gonna live the life I love
Roadrunner baby
Roadrunner Roadrunner
Don't want no woman to tie me down
Gotta be free baby to roam around
All my life I've been like this
You can love me at your own risk
When the dust hits my shoes
I got the urge to move
'Cause I'm a road runner baby,
Gotta keep on, keepin' on
And I live the life I love
And I'm gonna love the life I live




Roadrunner baby
Roadrunner Roadrunner

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of THE KINGFISH's song Roadrunner speaks of a man who is a traveler at heart and has an insatiable desire to be on the move. The song is a declaration of freedom, a carefree existence without any ties or constraints, just living in the moment and embracing the joys that new experiences bring. The lyrics, "Money, who needs it, let me live a life free and easy" showcase the character's disregard for material possessions and the conventional idea of success. He prefers the feeling of the wind on his face and the unknown roads ahead of him. The lyrics also touch upon the fickle nature of human connections, "You might look at me and I'll be gone," indicating that the singer's transient lifestyle did not allow him to commit to anyone.


The chorus "I'm a roadrunner, baby" serves as a metaphor for his existence as a traveler, always on the move, never staying in one place too long. He enjoys the thrill of exploration and the freedom that comes with it. The lyrics "Don't want no woman to tie me down, gotta be free baby to roam around" quintessentially embodies the character's transient, free-spirited personality.


Overall, the song's lyrics highlight the importance of living life on one's terms and embracing one's individuality, even if it entails unconventional choices such as a nomadic existence.


Line by Line Meaning

Money, who needs it
The Kingfish doesn't care about money


Let me live a life free and easy
The Kingfish wants to live a simple, stress-free life


Put a toothbrush in my hand
The Kingfish only needs the bare essentials to travel


Let me be a travelling man
The Kingfish wants to travel and see new places


I'm a roadrunner, baby
The Kingfish sees himself as a free-spirited traveler


Can't stay in one place too long
The Kingfish doesn't like to stay in one place for very long


You might look at me and I'll be gone
The Kingfish is always on the move and may not stay in one place for long


Well you can love me if you wanna, But I do declare
The Kingfish is open to love, but also values his freedom


When I get restless, I got to move somewhere
When The Kingfish feels restless, he has to go somewhere new


Anywhere is my home
The Kingfish doesn't have a permanent home and is comfortable anywhere he goes


And I love the life I live
The Kingfish loves his free-spirited lifestyle


And I'm gonna live the life I love
The Kingfish will continue to live life on his own terms


Don't want no woman to tie me down
The Kingfish doesn't want a relationship that will limit his freedom


Gotta be free baby to roam around
The Kingfish needs to be free to travel


All my life I've been like this
The Kingfish has always been a free spirit


You can love me at your own risk
Anyone who loves The Kingfish risks him leaving at any moment


When the dust hits my shoes, I got the urge to move
The Kingfish feels the need to move on when he's been in one place for too long


Gotta keep on, keepin' on
The Kingfish always has to keep moving forward




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ellas McDaniel

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Comments from YouTube:

Anthony Strait

Roadrunner is always a rocket!! Thanks

RIP never forgoten

Best voc😘

JourneyOfJMFan 1

Hmm one of the few songs we can pick between Jerry an bobbys version.

TheIrishrogue68

This makes me realize just how much of genius Junior Walker was. This is a poor imitation.

Michael Nixon

I saw Kingfish in '76 without Bob Weir. Glad of it as this is some weak sauce

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